A major contributor to this article appears to have a close connection with its subject. It may require cleanup to comply with Wikipedia's content policies, particularly neutral point of view. Please discuss further on the talk page. (September 2023) (Learn how and when to remove this template message)

Jason Binn
Born
Jason Frederick Binn

1968 (age 55–56)[1]
Roslyn, New York, U.S.[1]
NationalityAmerican
CitizenshipUnited States
Alma materBoston University[2]
OccupationPublisher
Known forDuJour Media, Ocean Drive Magazine,[2] Niche Media

Jason Binn (born 1968) is an American publisher and entrepreneur known for founding Niche Media and DuJour Media.[3]

Biography

Binn was born in 1968 to Moreton and Penny Binn[2] in Roslyn, New York.[4] As an American Jew,[5] he graduated from Boston University's College of Communications in 1986.[6][7] He serves on the university's advisory board.[8]

Binn married Haley Lieberman in December 2003.[6] They have three children[9] and resided together in New York City.[10] before separating in 2016.[11]

Publishing career

At 23, he began his publishing career at D'Arcy Masius Benton & Bowles.[1][12][13][14] After graduating from Boston University, he built media brands across the country. Upon moving to South Florida, he founded Ocean Drive magazine in 1992, a luxury publication focusing on the Miami lifestyle.[12][13][15][16]

In 1998, he founded Niche Media, a publisher of regional luxury magazines including Hamptons Magazine (The Hamptons, Long Island, New York),[17][18] Aspen Peak (Aspen, Colorado), Boston Common (Boston, Mass), Capitol File (Washington, D.C.).,[19] Gotham (New York),[20][21] Los Angeles Confidential, Vegas Magazine (Las Vegas) and Michigan Avenue (Chicago).[13]

In 2010, Binn was appointed Chairman of Niche Media Holdings LLC. In the same 2010, Binn was the Chief Advisor to Gilt Groupe, an online luxury shopping company[22][23]

In 2012, Binn founded DuJour Media,[24][25] his first major media launch since he sold Niche Media in 2006.[26][27] DuJour's publications include Gotham Los Angeles, Aspen Peak and DuJour Magazine, the quarterly released chief publication, that caters to those who have a minimum net worth of $5 million.[28][29]

Awards and recognition

In 2007, he was the only media member inducted into the American Advertising Federation's “Advertising Hall of Achievement”.[30]

In fall 2012, Crain's New York credited Binn with making print magazines more successful in a time when print is losing market to digital media.[31] He was also recognized by American Advertising Federation.[30] In 2008 he was a recipient of Boston University's Distinguished Alumni Award for Service to Profession for his work in the field of communications and media.[32][33]

References

  1. ^ a b c KUCZYNSKI, ALEX (February 25, 2001). "Building an Empire One Party Page at a Time". New York Times.
  2. ^ a b c Goldman, Andrew (1999-05-31). "The Hamptons Menace? Jason Binn Is Everybody's New Best Friend". Observer.
  3. ^ Levere, Jane L. (11 August 2014). "Two Luxury Names Expand Their Marketing Collaboration". The New York Times.
  4. ^ Grigoriadis, Vanessa. "Hamptons Heat Wave: The Power and the Glossy - Nymag". New York Magazine.
  5. ^ Sonreir, Joel. "Jason Binn's Lifework In Media, Stemming from His Jewish Roots, Drives his Philanthropy and Ideology". The Times of Israel. Retrieved 2023-08-12.
  6. ^ a b "WEDDINGS/CELEBRATIONS; Haley Lieberman, Jason Binn". The New York Times. 7 December 2003.
  7. ^ "Jason Binn on Bloomberg". Bloomberg. Archived from the original on 2018-10-15. Retrieved 2018-10-15.
  8. ^ "The Rapid Evolution of Jason Binn and DuJour Media". ca.finance.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2021-12-28.
  9. ^ Channick, Robert. "DuJour magazine on the menu for those with the most money in Chicago, U.S." Chicago Tribune.
  10. ^ Finn, Robin (2 July 2011). "Saddling Up, and Hitting the Beach". The New York Times.
  11. ^ Hopkins, Kathryn. "Luxury Magazine Publisher Lists $11M Manhattan Condo". www.mansionglobal.com.
  12. ^ a b "A DAY WITH LUXURY MAGAZINE MAGNATE JASON BINN". adage.com. 13 September 2004. Retrieved 2016-03-07.
  13. ^ a b c Alvarado, Francis (October 15, 2009). "Jerry Powers, the man behind Ocean Drive, refuses to surrender". Miami New Times.
  14. ^ Sonreir, Joel (July 27, 2017). "Jason Binn's Life Work in Media, Stemming from His Jewish Roots, Drives His Philanthropy and Ideology".
  15. ^ "Jason Binn staying in vogue with new Du Jour magazine". Miami Herald.
  16. ^ Sonreir, Joel. "Jason Binn's Lifework In Media, Stemming from His Jewish Roots, Drives his Philanthropy and Ideology". blogs.timesofisrael.com.
  17. ^ Goldman, Andrew (1999). "Jason Binn Is Everybody's Friend". Observer.com.
  18. ^ Steigrad, Alexandra (2014-06-13). "Catching Up With Jason Binn". WWD. Retrieved 2021-09-09.
  19. ^ Shin, Annys (March 28, 2005). "Catch the Buzz: 3 New Magazines on the Way". Washington Post.
  20. ^ Gruen, Bob. "Liv Tyler Cover of Gotham". www.bobgruen.com. Bob Gruen.
  21. ^ Jacobson, Aileen (February 20, 2001). "He Just Loves to Do Launch/With his third magazine, LI guy eyes the Big Apple". Newsday. Archived from the original on March 10, 2018. Retrieved July 22, 2017.
  22. ^ Bazillian, Emma (February 27, 2012). "Niche Media Founder Jason Binn and Gilt Launch Magazine for the Uber-Wealthy". Adweek.
  23. ^ Stoeffel, Kat (2012-02-28). "He's Binn Busy! With Du Jour, Jason Binn Homes in on Familiar Niche, Digitally". New York Observer.
  24. ^ Steigrad, Alexandra (13 Jun 2014). "Catching Up With Jason Binn". FAIRCHILD FASHION MEDIA. Women's Wear Daily.
  25. ^ "Jason Binn – DuJour Magazine Founder Influencing The Rich, Famous & Infamous". Influencers Radio with Jack Mize. Retrieved 2021-09-09.
  26. ^ Stoeffel, Kat (2012-02-28). "He's Binn Busy! With Du Jour, Jason Binn Homes in on Familiar Niche, Digitally". New York Observer.
  27. ^ Wicks, Amy (2012-02-28). "Jason Binn Launching Du Jour Magazine". WWD. Retrieved 2021-09-09.
  28. ^ Staff, Forbes MC. "DuJour Media's Early Success And Jason Binn's Pivot That Catapulted It To The Top". Forbes. Retrieved 2021-09-24.
  29. ^ Koblin, John (2014-05-05). "For Luxury Magazine, an Unusual Exclusive". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-09-24.
  30. ^ a b "Advertising Hall of Achievement Past Honorees". American Advertising Federation. Archived from the original on September 19, 2016. Retrieved March 21, 2016.
  31. ^ Flamm, Matthew (April 15, 2012). "Magazines dying? Don't tell the 1%". Crain Communications. Crain's New York.
  32. ^ "Distinguished Alumni ->2008". Boston University.
  33. ^ Finn, Robin (July 2, 2011). "Saddling Up, and Hitting the Beach". New York Times.
Categories